Eel and Mushroom Soup: A Tower of Fantasy’s Delightful Umami Creation

In Tower of Fantasy, this magical-reality world delights players with various delectable dishes. One standout is the Eel and Mushroom Soup, which combines eels’ unique texture and taste with mushrooms’ earthy depth for a balanced symphony of flavors.

**Ingredients:**

2 medium cleaned & cut eels into bite-sized pieces
1 lb fresh sliced mushrooms
4 cups water or chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp minced ginger
3 cloves minced garlic

Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch and small amount of water for a slurry

Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**

1. Heat sesame oil in a pot, sauté ginger and garlic.
2. Cook mushrooms separately then set aside.
3. Brown eels in the same pot, remove and join mushrooms.
4. Pour broth into pot with soy sauce, bring to boil.
5. If using cornstarch, make a slurry and add it. Stir until thickened.
6. Reintroduce eels and mushrooms, simmer for 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper.

**Chef Tip:**

Aria Moonlight, an esteemed Tower of Fantasy chef, suggests balancing savory umami flavors from eels and mushrooms with subtle ginger spiciness. Feel free to explore various types of mushrooms and soy sauces.

**FAQs:**

1. Can I use dried eels? Yes, rehydrate them for at least 2 hours before cooking.
2. Is this soup spicy? Minimal ginger used does not significantly alter the heat level; consider adding red pepper flakes or chili oil for a spicier version.